Surgical First Assistant
1 week ago
The Surgical First Assistant plays a vital role in the perioperative team, working under the direction of the surgeon to ensure a safe and successful operation. This position requires a high level of technical skill, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:- Functions as a surgical first assistant at the direction of and under the appropriate supervision of the attending surgeon, practicing within the limitations of preparation and experience and within the scope allowed by the hospital.
- Consistently functions at the direction of and under direct supervision of the attending surgeon, utilizing appropriate permanent and temporary techniques to assist with hemostasis, including clamping and/or cauterizing vessels and tissue, tying and/or ligating clamped vessels or tissue, applying hemostatic clips, or placing hemostatic agents.
- Provides visualization of the operative site through appropriate placement and securing of retractors with or without padding, packing or sponges, digital manipulation of tissue, suctioning, irrigation or sponging, manipulation of suture materials, and proper use of body mechanics to prevent obstruction of the surgeon's view.
- Administers post-operative subcutaneous local anesthetic injection, utilizes running or interrupted sutures with absorbable or non-absorbable material of wound layers, including muscle and fascia, assists with placement of implants, and performs robotic procedures, including insertion of subsequent trocars.
- Under direct or general perioperative supervision, the surgical assistant scope includes closure of body planes and applies wound dressings per the method indicated by the attending physician, utilizing sub-cuticular closure technique with or without adhesive skin closure strips, skin closure with suture, staples and/or spray occlusive material/skin adhesive strips, securing drainage systems to tissue, and application of immobilizing dressing.
- Education: Must have completed a high school diploma or GED, successful completion of an accredited surgical first assistant training program, and meets one of the following: graduate/completion of CAAHEP Surgical First Assistant, Surgical Assistant Program, Medical School Graduate, or an allied health professional with 2250 hours of surgical rotation.
- Experience: New hires as of 3/29/ years experience in the perioperative setting within the last 4 years in either a surgical technologist or surgical first assistant role.
- Credentials: Must have and maintain one of the following: Surgical Technologist Certification, Surgical First Assistant certification, or LSA- Licensed Surgical Assistant through the Texas Medical Board.
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care. Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with the latest technology and staffed by a team of experienced healthcare professionals. We are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for our patients, and we are proud to be recognized as a Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center by the Joint Commission.
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